Now it will take months and months to reorganize and adjust. Some teams were decimated. All of us who are still here will be expected to carry the weight and endure chaotic conditions. I do not trust managers to organize and steer the process... — read more 

Getting cut felt like a punch to the gut. Sure, there was a severance package, but it’s hard to feel grateful when it comes with nothing more than a passing nod after years of pouring everything into the job. I thought it’d soften the blow, but... — read more 

If this town hall on Monday is anything like the last town hall, which was 100% scripted and fake, then it will be pointless. If they want to at least appear transparent, don't pretend that you're being open but then hide behind prescreened questions... — read more 

Family indeed, but dysfunctional, abusive and chockfull of manipulators.

I can’t wrap my head around the way they’re choosing people. The whole process is super unclear, and it simply doesn’t add up. I’ve seen some really knowledgeable and experienced folks laid off for no obvious reason. It feels like they’re all over... — read more 

I don’t think things will get any better for us from here. Always have other options ready if you can and be prepared. And no more hard work for this greedy bunch.

https://www.al.com/business/2024/12/nations-largest-private-company-says-layoffs-will-be-minimal-for-alabama.html

We haven't been able to bring in strong candidates for a while now. Talent knows to stay away. As a result, when you get rid of some of the best performers and replace them with new people without proper skills or drive, you are basically dooming the... — read more 

Many left post layoff in IT will be welcoming their new teammates in India soon, be expected to train them, get told 'we are family' then Cargill will eliminate the costly US staff and retain the cheap India based labor. This is the playbook moving... — read more 

I can’t shake the feeling that the floodgates have opened, and it’s only a matter of time before the next round of layoffs is announced.

At least the severance package is decent this time. To be honest, I wouldn’t have minded being laid off now just to get it. What worries me is the chance that future layoff rounds might come with worse severance, which would make the whole situation... — read more 

This is a genuine question? I am not an employee but I am puzzled with such a large cut within the industry that should be healthy. Not sure if someone can sum things up for us lurking here and trying to figure out what happened. I hope all is over... — read more 

Being in HR for 15 years, here I’ve seen the worst HR transformation / change effort ever. Having HRLT members bullying their own folks to make them want to resign. Targeting sick employees with legal slander and creating a toxic culture overall... — read more 

It is unlikely Cargill outperforms the S&P 500 over the long-term. Unless you are looking for stability, the S&P 500 will offer better returns vs. Cargill. Cargill’s short-term performance will not improve in the next 2-3 years given... — read more 

Dear Cargill leadership team- we need another engagement survey. Let’s ask the survivors- Do you feel valued? Does Cargill support a healthy work-life balance? Would you recommend Cargill to others? Do you think about leaving Cargill? If... — read more 

A lecture on how to do the same amount of work with a third of people gone from the team. We will all keep pulling, because we want to keep our jobs, even though we've just witnessed a clear demonstration of how easily they can get rid of us at the... — read more 

Trash company. Trash executive team.

For those left, has anyone been rebanded yet?

The Cargill culture has changed for the worst and leadership is disconnected. After 25 years with Cargill, here’s my advice- To those seeking employment, STAY AWAY from Cargill. Let it be your last option and always look for other options To... — read more 

Any layoffs on CBI division in any country?

Who thinks this is could be the grand plan to get things lined out to finally push forward for going public. A lot of folks are cashing out their ESOP.

How exactly are we supposed to continue functioning? This is an honest question, how do they think half the people will handle the same amount of work?

I just need this week to be over. I’m so sorry for everybody affected so far, this is a disgusting affair.

A phone call, a video call, a meeting?

Family received ~$1.2B in dividends last FY. Recent special stock buyback, $1.5B This FY, quarterly dividends received, $240m Special dividend to offset change in stock price due to buyback ~$450m. Cargill only generated ~$3.4B in wealth for the... — read more 

I received notice in the mass calls on Dec 3rd and I still haven’t received any documentation regarding the separation agreement. Am I the only one or are others still waiting for paperwork outlining last day and severance.

Is the majority of layoffs done? I know they said by the end of the week, but I've heard of very few layoffs today and the news kept coming in constantly in the previous few days. I'm asking about the US, by the way, since I know things might be... — read more 

If an employee is retained but told they’ll be on a new team in a new role to be defined later, is that employee obligated to take the new role or quit, therefore eliminating any option of severance?

France and Belgium are letting go around 10 to 15% of their workforce, each. And due to the ridiculous amount of bureaucratic procedures, the layoffs will not be announced until around march-april. They're allowed to announce it as late as June 2025... — read more 

I survived the cut but I no longer want to invest in cargill or affiliated companies who manage their employee investments. What are my options to transfer those funds into a roth ira that I have independently?

...they'd take the company public. It was rumored for years but never came to pass. One big issue - a lot of the long-term employees (who are still there) and have a lot of esop stock, would instantly become extremely rich, cash out and leave ASAP. — read more 

Have experienced many layoffs in my career. Never have I seen it being done in such cruel manner. Dragging things and emotionally torturing employees for months. I don't want to be employed by Cargill any longer. Absolutely disgusting!!!!

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Corporate culture? You mean that magical fairy dust they sprinkle over the office to make you forget you're a cog in a profit-making machine? They'll throw around words like 'family' and 'community', but what they really mean is 'work until you're... — read more 

When Cargill spent millions on their 150th anniversary celebrations worldwide? Then shortly after, they eliminated the entire corporate marketing department - the people who actually DID ALL THE WORK to make that happen. I was one of those... — read more 

If you know anyone who was laid off, could you share their age - approximately is fine? I suspect older employees were disproportionately affected, and I’d like to confirm whether this pattern holds true or if it’s just specific to my group. — read more 

Does anyone of us who really has insight of what's happening know the reasons behind? We're all angry, sad, nervous, but...why is it happening? If profit may be the final reasons, what is that really drives it in this way? I dont't believe it's only... — read more